Land Use & Zoning
In Massachusetts, a zoning 'overlay district' differs from a base zoning district because it:
AReplaces all underlying zoning completely
BImposes additional or different requirements on top of the base zoning district✓ Correct
COnly applies to commercial properties
DRequires state legislature approval
Explanation
A zoning overlay district in Massachusetts imposes additional regulations (or modifies existing ones) on top of the underlying base zoning. Examples include historic district overlays, flood plain overlays, and groundwater protection overlays. The overlay requirements apply in addition to base zone requirements.
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